Mon.Dec 14, 2020

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Different Types of Concrete Finishes | Types of Wall Finishes | How to Finish Concrete | Concrete Finish Machines | Types of Concrete Finishes for Driveways

CivilJungle

Introduction of Concrete Finishing. Concrete is a versatile building material which is widely used in the construction industry. Concrete is a mixture of cement , coarse aggregate , fine aggregate and water in the appropriate proportion. Finishing is one of the most important parts after the casting of the concrete because it gives aesthetical view to the surface of the concrete.

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An Examination of the Construction Underwriter's Outlook

Construction Business Owner

An Examination of the Construction Underwriter's Outlook. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 16:43. Learn what the construction surety underwriter is looking at in your business from 2020 and into 2021 when auditing your firm for surety and bonding purposes.

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What to Expect in 2021: Part 2

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A look at some of the construction metrics and trends that shaped 2020 and will continue to shape the new year ahead.

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An Examination of the Construction Underwriter's 2020 Outlook

Construction Business Owner

An Examination of the Construction Underwriter's 2020 Outlook. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 16:43. Learn what the construction surety underwriter is looking at in your business from 2020 and into 2021 when auditing your firm for surety and bonding purposes.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Reflective Pavements: A Unique Pavement Strategy to Fight Climate Change

The Constructor

Pavements are one of the most abundant surfaces of the urban infrastructure. Though pavements have been viewed as detrimental to the fight against.

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Pretzels, Inc. Building New Production Facility In Kansas

Business Facilities

The pretzel and snack products manufacturer will make a significant investment in the construction of a new 146,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art production facility at VenturePark in Lawrence, KS. - Read: Pretzels, Inc. Building New Production Facility In Kansas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Students in Training Build 'Tiny Home'

Construction Equipment

CareerEdge, the workforce development initiative of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and retired Sarasota-area developer Walt Eppard have given students at Sarasota’s Suncoast Technical College the chance to build a “tiny home.

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2021 AIA Gold Medal awarded to Edward Mazria

BD+C

The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Edward Mazria, FAIA, with the 2021 Gold Medal. The Gold Medal honors an individual whose significant body of work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture. Mazria is being recognized for his work sounding the alarm on climate change and motivating the profession to take action.

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What an Increase in All-Cash Sales Says About These Markets

Pro Builder

What an Increase in All-Cash Sales Says About These Markets. cbroderick. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 10:09. More buyers are putting in all-cash offers, especially among high-end homebuyers, says CNBC. While the rise of overall all-cash sales are not greatly higher than a year ago, some markets are experiencing more dramatic increases. In the Northeast and West, all-cash sales increased by 3% and 2% respectively.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Wyoming Capitol Square renovation project is all about the details

BD+C

Originally built in 1886, the Wyoming Capitol Square has recently undergone a renovation project of the 129,539-sf Historic State Capitol, the 360,862-sf Herschler Office Building, and an underground connector gallery that serves as a tunnel for the Capitol Square. .

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Prinoth, Streumaster Field Largest Crawler Lime Spreader

Construction Equipment

Prinoth teamed with Streumaster to create what they are calling the largest lime-spreader on rubber tracks. In September, the two manufacturers developed a 13-cubic-meter unit that rests on Prinoth’s Panther T12 chassis.

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Allied Air Enterprises Investing Over $35M In South Carolina Expansion

Business Facilities

The manufacturer and distributor of HVAC products will create 20 new jobs in Orangeburg County, SC. - Read: Allied Air Enterprises Investing Over $35M In South Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Volvo Trucks Gain New Diagnostic Update Tech

Construction Equipment

After a four-month pilot program, Volvo Trucks’ Driver Display Activation (DDA) application went into full production on Nov. 30, 2020.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Crane Sensor Helps Confirm Best Practices on Hawaiian High-Rise Project

ENR Construction

Hawaiian Dredging has used manual processes to track the productivity of the cranes on its jobsites in the past, but a deployment of Versatile's CraneView sensor package is automating some of that tedious and difficult work.

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Oracle Latest Company To Announce Headquarters Move To Texas

Business Facilities

Software giant Oracle will move its corporate headquarters from the Silicon Valley to Austin, TX, joining a growing list of companies choosing to shift their bases to the Lone Star State. - Read: Oracle Latest Company To Announce Headquarters Move To Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Cutting-Edge Form of Anschutz Health Sciences Building Echoes Its Innovative Function

ENR Construction

The building’s complex geometry of steel framing and exposed structural concrete help make it the campus’ new signature structure.

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Should You Start a Video with Your Logo? No! Here’s Why.

A David Creation

You love your logo and brand, as you should. There’s nothing wrong with that. But, with that said, I have some bad news…. Consumers online really couldn’t care less about your logo and/or creativity. So, when it comes to creating videos, I have a super simple tip for you. You’ll thank me for it later. I promise. Quick Video Creation Tip! When you edit your company videos to use on social media, don’t worry about creating an introduction that involves your logo as the first few seconds of t

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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What Is Mortar | How to Make Mortar | How to Mix Mortar | Uses of Mortar | Cement Mortar in Construction

CivilJungle

What Is Mortar? Mortar is an intimate mixture of inert cementing material , fine aggregates and water. It’s a workable paste which hardens to bind blocks such as brick, stone, concrete block , etc. It’s mainly used for binding blocks and plastering the masonry surface. Mud, lime, cement or a combination of these three is used as cementing material.

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A Lovely Thai Meditation Cathedral Compound

Natural Building

This Meditation Cathedral and Sunset Sala was designed by Chiangmai Life Architects for a 90-year old client Khunying Noi, a member of the royal family of Thailand. It is situated on top of a hill in northern Chiang Mai with a unique view of the northern mountain range. Initially she was looking for a space to enjoy the sunset and bring together the family.

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New Survey Finds 45% of Americans Would Move if They Could Telecommute

Pro Builder

New Survey Finds 45% of Americans Would Move if They Could Telecommute. cbroderick. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 10:15. An increasing number of Americans working from home provides builders with the opportunity for cheaper projects at a higher scale. According to Forbes, one in five people who moved within the last year said remote working was the main reason they moved.

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Should You Mink Oil Boots that are Already Waterproof?

Work Gearz

When it comes to choosing the best boots for your feet, you always opt for the best features available and you definitely won’t miss the waterproof feature which is definitely one of the most crucial for all categories of workers. Whether you work in the construction or at the poles or as a bricklayer or pipe-liner or as an electrician; water can create havoc in your workplace at anytime and thus you would never wish to choose boots that do not have waterproof feature.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Softwood Lumber Prices Fall Dramatically in November

Pro Builder

Softwood Lumber Prices Fall Dramatically in November. cbroderick. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 10:22. Prices paid for goods used in residential construction ex-energy dropped slightly in November but retained high year-to-date rates. Index for inputs to residential construction, which included food and energy, also decreased. Both decreased by less than 1% while the core index for building materials remained 3.9% higher compared to last year.

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20 Ways To Shine Boots Without Polish At Home

Work Gearz

Wearing dull and shine-less boots is just like wearing dirty and stained clothes that won’t give a very nice impression to the world about your personality! Therefore, keeping your boots clean and polished is very essential. Obviously we all want to have a good impression on others because “First impression is the last impression” and you do not know if someone is going to see you the other day for the first time!

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How Multifamily Builders Can Benefit From Single-Family Boom

Pro Builder

How Multifamily Builders Can Benefit From Single-Family Boom. cbroderick. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 10:28. John Burns Real Estate Consulting says multifamily builders need to follow the single-family homes, specifically the rapidly developing new-home submarkets. In its latest Apartment Analysis and Forecast, JBREC says the future looks bright for suburban apartments and gloomy for urban.

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RK Mechanical Chosen as Mountain States 2020 Specialty Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Denver-based specialty firm has expanded its market reach, both geographically and professionally.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Are Americans Still Interested in Tiny Homes and Offices?

Pro Builder

Are Americans Still Interested in Tiny Homes and Offices? cbroderick. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 10:32. IPX1031, a Fidelity National Finance subsidiary, surveyed 2,000 Americans to find the likeliness of living in a tiny home, desired amenities, and more. Tiny homes have typically appealed to travelers and adventurous homeowners, but the pandemic has seen a recent uptick in popularity for weekend escapes or a tiny backyard office.

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Fineness Modulus of Sand Test Excel Sheet

Civiconcepts

Fineness modulus of Sand is an index number which indicate the mean size of the sand particles. It is knowing by performing the sieve analysis.

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Pandemic Forces Schedule Changes in University of Utah Stadium Upgrade

ENR Construction

The end-zone expansion project includes enhanced amenities for both athletes and fans.

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